Here’ an assessment of who went where and their long-term chances of breaking into the Gunners’ first-team.

KRYSTIAN BIELIK

One of the most high profile Arsenal youngsters, Bielik has developed well since joining the club from Legia Warsaw two years ago and has undergone the transformation from robust defensive-midfielder to ball-playing centre-back.

Bielik has featured prominently for Arsenal’s U23 side this season but he has found first-team game time difficult to come by, hence why he was sent out on loan to Championship side Birmingham City.

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This move should provide something of a gauge as to how ready Bielik is to challenge for a place in the Arsenal squad, but, even if he is unsuccessful, the Polish youngster still has much time on his side to make the cut.

STEPHY MAVIDIDI

Stephy Mavididi playing for Arsenal and Liverpool. (Image: David Price/Getty Images)

Having scored with regularity for Arsenal at U23 level, Mavididi has earned first-team recognition this season - he was named on the bench for the EFL Cup ties against Nottingham Forest and Southampton.

The 18-year-old is an impressive finisher and can also play in the number ten position if required.

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There are several talented young strikers at Arsenal, including Eddie Nketiah, so it isn’t guaranteed that Mavididi will make the breakthrough in the long term, but a successful loan spell would certainly provide him with the platform to succeed.

KAYLEN HINDS

Signed from Leyton Orient as a schoolboy, Hinds has had several problems with injuries in recent seasons but has showcased his quality when called upon.

Usually used as an attacking midfielder, the England youth international can also perform effectively up front and now heads to League Two with Stevenage, where he will gain his first experience of senior football.

Hinds faces a battle to make the breakthrough at Arsenal but the youngster, who is capable of playing slick, quick passes, can enhance his reputation by impressing at Stevenage.